Avoid this release if:

✅ You are a or have a large media library and want to save space. ✅ You watch on a computer, tablet, or modern 4K TV (which will upscale it nicely). ✅ You prioritize efficiency over absolute perfection and dislike 4-8 GB files. ✅ You hate color banding (10-bit solves this).

In short, PSA’s release of Damsel is a masterclass in modern, space-efficient encoding. For 90% of home viewing on standard-sized screens, this 1080p 10-bit x265 file offers an exceptional balance of visual fidelity and storage economy. Just ensure your playback device is HEVC Main10 capable.

❌ You have an (pre-2016) that can’t decode 10-bit x265. ❌ You are a videophile who wants the highest bitrate possible (look for a REMUX or a high-bitrate 4K HDR release instead). ❌ You only watch on a very large projection screen (85”+) where compression artifacts become obvious.